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Walk into any gym on a weekday evening and you’ll hear it before you see it. The bass beat from behind a studio door, the hiss of resistance knobs being cranked, the thud of pedals turning over under determined legs. Group indoor cycling has been around for decades, but the...
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Why Food and Training Still Matter for Clients with Obesity, Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Medications like semaglutide (Ozempic & Wegovy) have made a big splash in the world of weight loss. Appetite drops, the scales move and clients often feel they have found the missing piece. Yet weight loss...
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If you spend time with kettlebells in your programming, you know the swing can be a powerhouse move for developing hip speed, posterior chain strength and conditioning. A recent 2025 paper in Sports Biomechanics has given us some very useful data on how performance changes across repeated sets of maximal-effort...
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The idea that yoga could strengthen the brain is no longer just a hunch from practitioners, it’s becoming a measurable, documented reality. One recent piece of evidence comes from Szaszkó and colleagues (2024), who worked with healthy adults that had little or no prior yoga experience. Over eight weeks, these...
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For years, the idea that real strength requires meat has been repeated in gyms, coaching manuals and sports nutrition conversations. Animal protein has long been considered the gold standard for building muscle and many assume plant-based diets just can’t match it. But with more clients choosing vegan diets for health,...
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Appetite control is one of those topics that’s talked about a lot in weight management circles, but it’s rarely explored through the lens of menopause. Hormones have a huge role in shaping how hungry we feel, how satisfied we get from meals, and even how our bodies respond to exercise....
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Busy diaries don’t need to be a barrier to results. With a clear plan and smart use of time-efficient methods, clients training one to three times a week can still build strength, improve fitness and feel progress within a few weeks. The research now backs small, well-targeted doses of work...
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Tempo is one of those training variables that often gets mentioned but rarely gets much focus. Ask most gym-goers what tempo they’re lifting at and you’ll probably get a shrug. Even among personal trainers, tempo is more likely to be used as a cue for control than as a planned...
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When we think of resistance training, we picture bigger muscles, better strength and improved function. Collagen, on the other hand, probably brings to mind skincare ads or supplements in fancy tubs. But inside your muscles, collagen plays a far more interesting role and it’s one that matters just as much...
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Protein is often talked about in terms of building muscle. Which is true, but it’s not the full story. Beneath the muscle lies a network of connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, fascia and cartilage that keeps everything working smoothly. These structures transmit force, provide stability and protect the joints during movement....
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There’s a reason most gym-goers start with a few minutes on the treadmill. It’s familiar. It’s easy. It ticks the “I warmed up” box. But as anyone who’s gone from a brisk walk to a heavy deadlift knows, that warm-up rarely feels like enough. The truth is, there’s a lot...
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When most people think about resistance training, they think about lifting heavier, looking stronger or getting faster. That’s all part of the picture, but a recent review has shown something more. Resistance training is more than just a way to boost sprint performance in athletes, it’s a powerful tool for...
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Getting enough protein sounds simple on paper. Just eat your target grams per day, hit your macros, job done. But ask anyone who’s tried to boost their intake for training or fat loss and you’ll hear a different story. It’s not just about eating more chicken or shaking up another...
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In fitness, we’re always chasing something. Better recovery, quicker results, more efficient training. Whether it’s the latest supplement, a new training method or a clever bit of kit, we love finding ways to push progress forward. It’s part of the appeal; experimenting, tweaking, trying to outsmart plateaus. That same curiosity...
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We all know stretching’s good for mobility and flexibility. But did you know a recent study has shown it can actually help build muscle? More specifically, it supports muscle growth in people who can’t lift, press or squat their way through a traditional programme. And for personal trainers working with...
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Rethinking Post-Workout Recovery You can’t miss them on the shelves. Those flashy bottles promising faster recovery, better performance and endless energy. Sold as the post-workout must-have, these drinks often slip into routines without a second thought. But just because something’s popular doesn’t mean it’s ideal. New research is raising questions...
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A PT’s Guide to Dosing for Performance If you’ve been going to the gym for a while, you may have noticed that caffeine is the unofficial mascot of the fitness industry. Whether it’s in your client’s morning coffee, their pre-workout or the energy drink they’re clutching at 7pm (eeek), caffeine...
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We all know that lifting weights builds stronger muscles, improves posture and helps with fat loss. But what if it could also sharpen your memory? Improve your focus? Maybe even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? Turns out, it can. More and more research is uncovering a fascinating connection between resistance...
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When we talk about resistance training, most people picture barbells, protein shakes and twenty-somethings flexing in the mirror. Rarely does the conversation start with someone in their seventies squatting confidently or doing a solid chest press on the gym floor. But maybe it’s time that changed. Because resistance training isn’t...
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We’ve all seen it, clients buzzing with excitement because they’ve finally shifted a few kilos. The number on the scale is going down and everything seems to be on track. But then the complaints start trickling in. “I feel a bit weaker,” “my lifts have stalled,” or “I just feel...
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